Check out these 5 DFW events, April 3-5

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Learn to paint with alcohol ink, attend a comedy show or shop at a local market with these events around Dallas-Fort Worth from April 3-5.

Plano ISD Education Foundation's spring campaign invites community members to invest in students

Community Impact 3/28 6:00A

“The local school system is the heartbeat of everything,” Ussery said. “When you have strong schools that are well supported, you have a strong and thriving community. Plano is consistently considered one of the best places to live, and I feel...

Faster, smarter, safer: How Denco Area 911 District enhances emergency dispatching

Community Impact 3/28 5:30A

As a critical lifeline for emergency response in North Texas, Denco Area 911 District remains at the forefront of innovation, ensuring faster and more efficient service for residents in its district.

Learn how Scott Peek Photography creates connections, goes beyond traditional family portraits

Community Impact 3/28 5:00A

For many families, scheduling a photo session can feel like an obligation, but for photographer Scott Peek, it’s an opportunity to create something far more meaningful than a staged snapshot.

Westlake officials unanimously approve 51-home Ventanas development

Community Impact 3/27 7:00P

Westlake Town Council unanimously agreed to develop residential community Westlake Ventanas, with construction expected to begin this spring.

‘Zero tolerance to zero consequences:' Texas Senate bills aim to tighten public school discipline...

Community Impact 3/27 11:36A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The Texas Senate Education Committee discussed three bills March 25 that senators said would expand public schools’ ability to discipline students who are repeatedly disruptive or violent.

Perfumania now open in Grapevine Mills

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Grapevine Mills location is the 3rd in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Village Custom Cleaners opens in Colleyville after renovations

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The cleaning service opened March 3 after closing down for renovations. The construction involved getting new equipment and improving the storefront, employee Armida Gomez said.

The Gatehouse celebrates 10 years of nonprofit service in Grapevine

Community Impact 3/26 7:00P

The Gatehouse, a nonprofit dedicated to helping single mothers to achieve self sustainability by overcoming temporary hardships, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this spring.

Remodeling service Patagonia Enterprises relocates to Grapevine

Community Impact 3/26 7:00P

Patagonia Enterprises, a remodeling service, has opened its doors in a new location off Heritage Avenue in Grapevine.

Crawford Clinics relocates counseling services to Southlake

Community Impact 3/26 7:00P

Crawford Clinics has opened its doors in a new location off Southlake Boulevard after relocating from Keller.

Texas Senate panel OKs bill aimed at offsetting ‘long-term water supply crisis’

Community Impact 3/26 11:21A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Members of a Texas Senate committee unanimously advanced Senate Bill 7 during a March 24 hearing. The proposal by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, seeks to bankroll new water supply projects, invest in flood infrastructure and preserve existing...

Black Sheep Coffee now open in Grapevine

Community Impact 3/26 6:51A

Black Sheep Coffee opened it's doors March 25 and sells a variety of coffees, including lattes, cappuccinos, espressos and mochas, according to its website.

Hotel Vin set to expand in Grapevine with Hotel Vin Reserve

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New hotel will be constructed on the site where Sunbelt Rentals was prior to relocation.

Spirit Airlines to add new flights to, from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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Airline will add route from Dallas to Louisville, while 2 airports will have flights to Dallas starting in May.